CCSA comments on Mission Zero Independent Review of Net Zero

Today, the Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy published the Mission Zero Independent Review of Net Zero, chaired by Chris Skidmore MP.

Ruth Herbert, Chief Executive at the CCSA, said:

“The Net Zero review recognises the crucial role of CCUS and hydrogen in delivering Net Zero, including recommendations to accelerate the cluster programme and confirm the long-term funding envelope for deployment.  The forthcoming Spring Statement is a perfect opportunity to do this and start driving investment and economic growth across the UK’s industrial regions.

The Net Zero Review included site visits to North Wales and the Liverpool bay area and I am therefore delighted to see that the Review has highlighted the opportunities that can be created by CCUS; to deliver regional growth and local jobs so these communities can benefit from the net zero transition.

The recent delays to the UK’s cluster programme mean that the Government must now take forward the actions in the Review as swiftly as possible to ensure the UK can deliver its ambition of four operational CCUS clusters by 2030.”